Respiratory Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
FEV1
A
forced expiratory volume in one second
2
Q
FVC
A
(Forced Vital Capacity) lung capacity valid at 6 seconds
3
Q
PFT/PFS
A
Pulmonary Function Test/Study
4
Q
DLCO
A
Diffusion compacity of Lungs for Carbon Dioxide
5
Q
ABG
A
Arterial Blood Gas
6
Q
6MWT
A
6 Minute Walk Test
7
Q
SOB
A
Shortness of Breath
8
Q
COPD
A
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
9
Q
CF
A
Cystic Fibrosis
10
Q
Ht
A
Height
11
Q
CO2
A
Carbon Dioxide
12
Q
ERV
A
Expiratory Reserve Volume (important for DLCO)
Emergency Room Visit…. maybe
13
Q
L (in context for Respiratory)
A
Liters
14
Q
RA
A
Room Air (in ref to medical listing 3)
15
Q
O2
A
Oxygen Gas
